The Secrets Behind Panda Express: From Orange Chicken to Wok Stations

TLDRPanda Express sells over 110 million pounds of orange chicken every year, making it their most popular dish. The restaurant has expanded to all 50 states and 12 countries internationally. They use jet tip burners in their wok stations, fry their chicken for crispiness, and make their sauces in-house. Their dishes are inspired by Chinese flavors but adapted for an American-Chinese palate.

Key insights

🐼Panda Express sells over 110 million pounds of orange chicken every year and it is their most popular dish.

🔥The restaurant has expanded to all 50 states in the US and 12 countries internationally.

🥢Panda Express uses jet tip burners in their wok stations for high heat cooking.

🍗Their chicken is fried twice for extra crispiness and texture.

🌶️Panda Express' dishes are inspired by Chinese flavors but adapted for an American-Chinese palate.

Q&A

What is Panda Express' most popular dish?

Panda Express' most popular dish is their orange chicken, which they sell over 110 million pounds of every year.

How many states does Panda Express have locations in?

Panda Express has locations in all 50 states in the US.

Where is Panda Express headquartered?

Panda Express is headquartered in Pasadena, California.

What cooking technique does Panda Express use?

Panda Express uses high heat cooking in their wok stations with jet tip burners.

Is Panda Express' food authentic Chinese?

Panda Express' food is inspired by Chinese flavors but adapted for an American-Chinese palate.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Panda Express sells over 110 million pounds of orange chicken every year.

00:31Panda Express is headquartered in Pasadena, California and has expanded to all 50 states in the US.

01:16Panda Express uses jet tip burners in their wok stations for high heat cooking.

02:38Panda Express' most popular dish, orange chicken, was invented by their Executive Chef Andy Kao in 1987.

04:29Panda Express' dishes are inspired by Chinese flavors but adapted for an American-Chinese palate.